Web Designer

A web designer is responsible for creating the design and layout of a website or web pages Unlike web developers who specialise in creating new websites structures and the code that forms these web designers tend to focus on the visual aspects of a site such as its layout and its usability However there can be crossover between these two roles Typical duties include meeting clients to discuss their requirements and agree a briefproducing sample siteskeeping clients up to date with the progressresearch user journey needstesting site functionality and usabilitydemonstrating and receiving feedback about draft siteskeeping up to date with design trends and technological software and accessibility developmentsadvising clients on search engine optimisationdesigning graphics and logosdigital retouching and image editingproviding training and or support once the site is signed off